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Rubio heads to Ecuador, Colombia, Peru after right-wing victories in region

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to meet with recently elected right-leaning leaders aligned with the Trump administration, as the U.S. seeks to expand its influence across Latin America through a more militaristic approach to combating drug trafficking. The visit reflects a broader conservative shift in the region, with multiple Trump-backed leaders taking office while Washington pursues what it calls the 'Donroe Doctrine' to assert hemispheric control.